EDM Machinist

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Redmond
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Job OverviewWe are seeking an entry to mid-level precision EDM Machinist to join our Machine Shop in Redmond, WashingtonThis is a Day shift position that typically works Mondays - Thursdays from 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., but candidates must be willing and available to work other shifts or overtime as needed to meet delivery schedules.This position may be filled at this level or one level higher. About Us is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.In our Redmond, WA, site (Seattle area), we fabricate, assemble, and test chemical and electric thrusters, as well as small scale propulsion systems. Our electric propulsion systems enable a wide variety of missions from the exploration of our solar system to global communication and the surveillance of severe weather and wild fires. You're not just "doing a job" at . The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.

• Trusted - We didn't apply for this honor, but Aerojet Rocketdyne is proud to be recognized as one of by Newsweek / Statista two years in a row!
• Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation's aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture:
• Rest and Relaxation - Accrue 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 4/10 schedule providing longer weekends. Paid holidays including one-week year-end paid holiday shutdown
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs. Want to know more? Check out:
• Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development - Tuition assistance, free professional development training through Rocket University, employee recognition, and leadership development programs
• Employee Resource Groups - Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs
• Beautiful Campus - Large campus with forested trail, basketball court, fitness center, covered bicycle parking, and outdoor gazebosEssential Functions100% - Under direction of the Machine Shop Supervisor, Lead or designee, the Machinist will perform set-ups and machining of close tolerance aerospace hardware on die-sinker and small hole drilling EDMs. Duties include:
  • Reading and understanding engineering drawings and blueprints including true positioning and conventional tolerancing.
  • Reading and following production planning.
  • Running jobs close to tolerances of +/- .0005".
  • Maintaining a rejection rate of less than 2%.
  • Using precision measuring instruments to check work.
  • Setting up and running sinker and small hole drilling EDMs.
  • Programming for sinker and small hole drilling EDMs.
  • Other duties as assigned.RequirementsRequires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 1+ years of close tolerance sinker, small hole, and/or wire EDM machining experience. Knowledge of machining materials such as aluminum, copper, brass, graphite, stainless steel, titanium, and Inconel is preferred. Tooling and fixturing design and manufacture using manual mills and lathes is also preferred. Must understand and be able to use trigonometry. Requires the willingness and ability to work overtime as necessary.Requires U.S. Citizenship or status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement. Work Environment and Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel items. The employee is regularly expected to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee will need to work near moving mechanical parts and in loud working conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, chemicals or airborne particles.Pay range for this position:24.52 - 33.97 per hour Note about pay range:Pay range for this job level is a general guideline only for California and/or Washington State and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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